The board chairperson of the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Olive Birungi Lumonya, has urged the institution’s management to prioritise the development of new curricula that can position MUBS as Africa’s leading business school.
Lumonya made the call during the school’s thanksgiving and end of year party, where several staff members were recognised for their dedication and long service to the institution.
She said as one of the government’s largest tertiary institutions, MUBS must deliberately focus on equipping students with modern and practical skills to enable them to compete in an increasingly demanding global environment.
“MUBS has a big responsibility because of its size and its role in national development. We must ensure that our programmes respond to the realities of the world our students are entering,” Lumonya said.
She noted that new curriculum developments in higher education require institutions to restructure programmes, reduce classroom time in favour of hands on learning, and place greater emphasis on practical training, internships and continuous assessment.
According to Lumonya, adopting such reforms would help MUBS produce graduates who are innovative, adaptable and ready for the job market.
She also emphasised the importance of teamwork within the institution, saying this approach had already helped MUBS expand its networks in research and innovation.
“When we sit on these tables, let us make sure that we solve issues which are challenging our lives and our institution,” she said.
The principal of MUBS, Prof Moses Muhwezi, said the year had ended on a positive note, highlighting several achievements registered under the seventh MUBS council.
He said through collaborative partnerships and networks, the institution had extended scholarships to more than 600 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
“Most of the students who have benefited from MUBS scholarships have demonstrated hard work, passion and a clear vision for a brighter Uganda,” Muhwezi said.
